2004 Workhorse P32 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other P32 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Workhorse P32. That is the most of any P32 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,945 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Workhorse P32 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 14,945 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Workhorse P32 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain motor home and truck chassis equipped with general motors 8.1l v8 engines, improper hardening during the heat treatment process can cause the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip to fracture, resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. If the damper becomes loose, fuel could be pumped by the fuel pump into the under hood area.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel rail pulse damper retainer clips on these engines free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2006. Owners may contact workhorse at 877-294-6773.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Pulse damper in the fuel rail is leaking gas on to the engine. I understand that this is a factory defect per internet reports. Internet reports state to contact manufacturer per phone numbers provided but non work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 georgie boy landau rv equipped with a workhorse p32. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes seized. The contact also stated that the brakes became extremely hot and a strange odor could be smelled in the cabin. The vehicle was not inspected…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Workhorse P32?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Workhorse P32?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Workhorse P32 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other P32 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.